Oregon, which hired defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt and cornerbacks coach Charles Clark away from Pac-12 rival and South Division champion Colorado, also received a recent commitment from cornerback Thomas Graham, the highest-ranked prospect in the class.

Freeman, who ranks second in program history with 4,146 career rushing yards, announced last month that he will return to Oregon for his senior season.

He finished with 945 net yards and nine touchdowns during an injury-plagued 2016 season.

Brooks-James returns after rushing for 771 yards and nine touchdowns. The redshirt junior was named the team’s offensive most valuable player last season.

Two other veteran running backs, Taj Griffin and Kani Benoit, are also scheduled to be back in 2017.

In addition to Felix, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 7 all-purpose running back, the Ducks have a verbal commitment from running back CJ Verdell of Chula Vista, Calif.

“I’m going to bring big things to Oregon,” Felix told 247Sports. “Lots of speed and touchdowns and a great person.”

Taggart, the former South Florida coach, met with the Ducks on Saturday in Eugene before going back to Tampa, Fla., to attend the national championship game between Clemson and Alabama.

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